Jiffy cornbread hush puppies are a favorite side dish and are the perfect combination with BBQ sandwiches, fried fish, or even sausage.
The southern hush puppies recipe is super easy to make and is packed full of flavor.
Homemade Hush Puppies

It’s a great day to learn how to make Jiffy Cornbread Hush Puppies, and it’s a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for barbecues, parties, and potlucks that the whole family will love.
Jiffy Cornbread Hush Puppies – A Golden Brown Side Dish
Jiffy Muffin Mix has a ton of uses, from cornbread, casseroles, corn dogs, meatloaf, cornbread casserole, and the list goes on.
Starting with Jiffy makes recipes a lot easier, and they are a super-fast recipe to whip up, cook, and serve.
The tasty hush puppies combine the flavors of buttermilk, sweet onion, and Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix for a delicious, flavorful, and homemade dish.
If you love cornbread, give Jiffy corn pudding a try, with creamed and whole kernel corn.
What Do I Need To Make The Jiffy Cornbread Hush Puppies?
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- Egg
- Self-rising flour
- Sweet onion
- Buttermilk
- Salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Full printable recipe with measurements, instructions, and daily values listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

My First Experience With Southern Hush Puppies
I first tried hush puppies years ago at a restaurant in west Tennessee that overlooked a fish pond, and from the first moment, I tried them, I was in love with them.
The side dish is known for being a staple in the South.
Of course, at the time, I was a youngin’ and didn’t even consider making them at home, but I am so glad I had plenty more occasions to give them a try.

What’s In A Hush Puppy?
Hushpuppies are usually made up of cornmeal, eggs, milk, onions, and flour; however, many people like to add corn, garlic, jalapeños, fish, red peppers, and so much more.
Once you make up the hush puppies, you fry them in hot oil or a deep fryer until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside, moist and fluffy on the inside, and full of flavor.
What Do I Serve With The Side Dish?
You can really serve hush puppies with anything, but most people serve them with fish, sandwiches, barbecue, crab, hamburgers, southern salmon patties, or just about anything you can think of.
I’ve had readers ask for an old fashioned hush puppy recipe, and this is really the same basic recipe, but with the use of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

Step-By-Step Instructions for Jiffy Cornbread Hush Puppies

Firstly, add the Jiffy cornbread box mix to a large bowl.

Secondly, add an egg to the Jiffy mix.

Thirdly, add some self-rising flour to the bowl.

Fourthly, throw in the diced onions. I used a sweet onion in this mix.
The Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix is already a tad sweet, but using a sweet onion didn’t make it too sweet; however, if you’d rather use a common onion, you can, and it will taste just as wonderful!

Fifthly, pour the buttermilk into the bowl.
You can use milk or buttermilk, the choice is up to you, but I personally love the flavor that buttermilk adds to the recipe, and buttermilk hush puppies tend to taste richer.

Mix the ingredients together and place the batter into the freezer for about 10 to 15 minutes so it can firm up a little, which makes it easier to form the hush puppies.
Add Vegetable Oil to the Skillet
Heat up the oil in the skillet while the batter firms up in the freezer. Turn the temperature to medium to medium-high.
The oil needs to get to 365-degrees to fry the hush puppies.

Once the oil is ready, spoon out a little bit of the batter and roll it into a ball about one-inch thick.

The hush puppies will puff up when they hit the oil and start cooking, so be sure not to make them too big.
I learned the hard way by making the little puppies too big and they puffed up quite large and the insides really didn’t cook all the way.
So, the next time I made the hush puppy mix, I rolled them much smaller since they grow in the cooking oil.

Once you see the bottom of the hush puppies turning brown, and it only takes a few minutes, go ahead and flip them over so the other side can cook.

Cook the other side of the Jiffy cornbread hush puppies until they are crispy.

Finally, take the hush puppies out of the cooking oil, allow them to drain on a paper towel lined plate, and they are ready to enjoy!
Let the deep fried hush puppies cool for a minute and serve warm.
You can either use a fork or a slotted spoon to remove the hush puppy fried bites from the hot oil.
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
Jiffy mix is a fantastic base for the hush puppy recipe.
If you’re looking for budget-friendly ways to make side dishes, using Jiffy mix is a great way to do that.
It’s very inexpensive and you can make a large variety of recipes with it.

Jiffy Hush Puppies with Corn
If you love to add corn to your hush puppies, it’s an easy addition to the recipe.
Simply add one can of cream style corn, and reduce the amount of buttermilk to 1 tablespoon, because you will already have a lot of moisture from the cream corn.
If the batter seems dry, just add a little bit of buttermilk at a time until it reaches a consistency that is easy to roll and fry without falling apart.
Optional Ingredients:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chili powder
- Cayenne pepper
Hush Puppy Dipping Sauce
There are a lot of sauces to choose from out there to serve with your side dish, so the options are endless.
Julia’s Simply Southern has a recipe for old fashioned tartar sauce. Or, give her red remoulade sauce a try.
More Delicious Recipes
Add Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw to your table, as well as an easy recipe of deviled eggs.
If you’re cooking for a group, Crock Pot macaroni and cheese is another great side dish to serve with the hush puppies.
Roasted red potatoes are another delicious addition to the table.
Are hush puppies the same as cornbread?
Hush Puppies are lightly baked cornbread with crispy exterior and soft dough on the inside. Serve with fish, fries, cooked shrimp, or barbecue.
How can I spice up my cornbread mix?
Warm and spicy: You can add half a cup of diced jalapeños or one teaspoon of crushed red peppers to the batter.
You can also add three tablespoons of chili paste for a spicy or sweet and spicy flavor.
What is the difference between a fritter and a hush puppy?
Hush puppies are usually savory and are often served alongside seafood or other fried dishes.
Fritters are usually made into a flat round shape and are made using white flour, where hush puppies are predominantly made with cornmeal and rolled into a ball.

Check out the Jiffy cornbread hush puppies card below, grab those ingredients, and start cooking! I love this recipe and I think you’ll love this one, too.
Then, share your comments below and share a picture of your hush puppies on the Pinterest Pin! If you made any changes or added something different, be sure to share it with us.

How To Make Hush Puppies with Jiffy Mix: A Quick and Easy Recipe
It's a great day to learn how to make hush puppies with Jiffy Mix, and this is a super easy recipe that is perfect for barbecues, parties, and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup sweet onions, diced
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2-4 cups vegetable oil for frying (enough for about 2-inches of oil in the skillet)
Instructions
- Firstly, add the Jiffy Cornbread to a large bowl.
- Secondly, add the egg, self rising flour, sweet onion, buttermilk, and salt to the bowl and mix well.
- Place in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes while the oil heats up in the skillet.
- Heat the oil in the skillet.
- Roll the hush puppies in small balls about 1-inch in diameter. Place in the oil and fry until golden brown, flip over and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain grease.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Create small balls when rolling the hush puppies because they will puff up once they start cooking in the oil.
The oil needs to get to about 365-degrees to fry the hush puppies.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 296Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.8gUnsaturated Fat: 6.4gCholesterol: 39.6mgSodium: 588mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2.5gSugar: 1.8gProtein: 6.8g
Nutrition is approximate.
Sandra
Thursday 13th of April 2023
I don't have self raising flour can I use all purpose flour instead.
Julie Pollitt
Thursday 13th of April 2023
Hi Sandra,
You can make the self-rising flour at home. One cup of all purpose flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt will make self-rising flour. Whisk it all up and you're ready for making hush puppies! You won't need to use all of it, but you can get what you need out of that. Hope that helps!
bobbe711
Thursday 6th of April 2023
I tried making these but they fell apart and cooked too fast on the bottom. I might have had better luck if I floured my hands. They looked terrible but they certainly tasted great.
Julie Pollitt
Saturday 8th of April 2023
Did you put the batter in the freezer for about 15 minutes? That will help, too. Glad you liked them!
Penny
Saturday 13th of August 2022
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Saturday 13th of August 2022
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Marilyn
Friday 4th of February 2022
This recipe is similar to my mom's recipe. Could they be made a day ahead and drain well. Put in fridge over night since we are doing a fried fry. Thank you for the recipe.
Julie Pollitt
Saturday 5th of February 2022
Do you mean in liquid form or cooked? I am not sure what you mean by "drain well." They are best eaten freshly cooked. However, if you have an air fryer you can heat them up quickly and they will be crisp on the outside.
Milena
Saturday 29th of January 2022
I woke up craving hush puppies something awful but they aren't sold anywhere near me. I used just the milk, no vinegar and omitted the onions because I don't like them, and it still turned out delicious! Nice and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. We'll definitely make these again!
Julie Pollitt
Saturday 29th of January 2022
That's great to hear! So glad they turned out great!